2019 Clean Water Celebration Details

You Are the Change!

Opening Ceremonies

April 28, 20194:00 p.m.Peoria Riverfront Gateway Building200 NE Water St., Peoria, ILFree and open to the public!

Parade of Waters and Native American Blessing of the Water—you are invited to bring a small container of water from your local surface or groundwater source and be a part of the ceremonies.

Keynote Speaker

April 28, 20196:30 p.m.Contemporary Arts Center305 Water Street, Peoria, ILRegistration requiredFree and open to the public

Hannah Testa is a sustainability advocate, international speaker and founder of Hannah4Change, an organization dedicated to fighting issues that impact the planet. She excels at partnering with businesses and government to influence them to develop more sustainable practices. Hannah has received numerous honors and awards, including the Teen Earth Day Hero by CNN, the Young Superhero for Earth Award by Captain Planet, the Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award, the Gloria Barron Prize, and many others. She is a board member, advisor, and youth ambassador for several organizations.

The Central Region Groundwater Protection Committee, Peoria County Sustainability, and Tazewell County Solid Waste Program, are offering schools within Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties financial support to pay for transportation of students to this event. Funding through these sources are awarded on a first come first serve basis, download the application.